Perceived Constraints to Pickleball Participation Among Black Older Adults

Author:

Casper Jonathan M.1ORCID,Kim Amy Chan Hyung2,Bocarro Jason N.1ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

2. Center for Sport, Health, and Equitable Development, Department of Sport Management, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA

Abstract

Pickleball offers sociopsychological and physical activity benefits for older adults but lacks racial diversity. The purpose of this study was to identify constraints to pickleball participation with Black older adults (65+ years) as well as examine differences based on physical activity and sex. A Qualtrics panel included Black older adults (N = 292) who have heard of pickleball and are physically able to play but have not played. Results found Knowledge, Accessibility, Interpersonal, and Interest were the most salient constraints overall. Multivariate analysis of variance found that those who report low physical activity had significantly higher Interpersonal, Psychological, Costs, and Perceived Racism constraints. Additionally, females report significantly higher Knowledge, Psychological, and Cost constraints compared to males. The results further the theoretical application of constraints to physical activity research and provide insights into practitioner implications to grow the sport of pickleball for Black older adults.

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Subject

Geriatrics and Gerontology,Gerontology,Rehabilitation,Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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